Fresh
ideas
can burst through stagnation’s chain.
Close-mindedness
can be struck dumb
by
forward thinking.
It’s
chic to defy inaction, to do something—
exchange
sentient words,
dissect
dogmas that prefer the devil they know.
Tradition
doesn’t know as many devils
as
orthodoxy can lead so many to believe;
to
live, to grow, to feed all children
equally,
convention
must try new things—
gray
skirts, polka dotted pants, rainbow kilts,
and
repurposed evening combat boots
might
be the thing to keep that old dog
enjoying
life-enriching new tricks.
Just
think…
and do
something
fresh.
- for Poets and Storyteller’s United--Friday Writings #28: Heartening and Unselfish.
As your words suggest, they say there is nothing new under the sun but there probably is a great deal we have not opened our eyes and minds to, to make a better world.
ReplyDeleteMay we find the will to open our eyes to everything.
DeleteAlso, may we be lucky enough to enjoy what we see.
DeleteI hear a 'never give up' behind these words – inspiring!
ReplyDeleteYou have very good ears.
DeleteOch aye, that's a bonny kilt! And I like the idea of "evening combat boots" too.
ReplyDeleteMaybe, one of these days, we'll wear a bonny rainbow kilt with evening combat boots.
DeleteLove it I am always in for 'life-enriching new tricks,
ReplyDeleteYou and me both!
DeleteMarch on, beat the drum, see the light. Have the very best weekend.
ReplyDeleteHave the very best summer!
DeleteHave a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Have a great summer.
DeleteJust think
ReplyDeleteand do something
yes I support this line of thinking
May we all.
DeleteI'm imagining the wardrobe you describe...and I'm loving it!
ReplyDeleteIt would look so good (not to mention comfy!).
DeleteAlways there is a better solution, just waiting in the crevasses of the mind .
ReplyDeletemuch💛love
Indeed, especially when we search.
DeleteA very upbeat and inspiring poem, Maga. I've been thinking a lot lately about doing something fresh. Who knows, I might even send you letters! :)
ReplyDeleteLetters? Please do! I might send you some right back...
DeletePolka-dotted pants... yes!!! definitely!!! Hunting online now!
ReplyDeleteI hope you find them and delight in them!
DeleteWhat a delightful post! I am a firm believer in reinvention!! Have always known you are as well! Love, Helen
ReplyDeleteGreat minds and hearts and styles and all that.
DeleteIt's time to get out of the old and into the new. And I love that kilt!! I'm in the midst of overhauling and clearing out, making space for new things. And just giving myself room to breathe.
ReplyDeleteI, too, have been wanting to get rid of some things, to lighten things up. Now that my shoulder is doing better, I might be attacking my closet soon. Fingers crossed!
DeleteYour writing always moves me..jolts me..ignites hidden worlds in me..I love the images you paint and poetic blades you wield..I can never get enough of your writing. wishing my witchy kindred a beautiful and magical wkd. Thanks for always inspiring..
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, my sweetest Victoria. Your comments are always a gift.
DeleteI read again, neat reminiscing. Not sure that the now generation knows the meaning of the word, "chic".
ReplyDeletePerhaps I can publish my comment today?
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Jim
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p.s. My wife and youngest granddaughter walked over to the Today "Square". They have a sign but didn't get shown first panning. Daughter stayed back and is working ""at home" this morning. They are babysitting the next youngest's cat while she is "holidaying" in the Azores. Her apt is in downtown Manhattan so the two walked over.
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How exciting!
DeleteI think, to stay creative, is to stay happy and alive. Your poem reminds us that not all stuff is use-and-throw. Now where is my old pair of combat boots?
ReplyDeleteI hope you find the boots. Also, I think the first line of your comment would make a fantastic prompt. So, yep, I'm saving it. 😁
DeleteEverything old is new again!
ReplyDeleteYou are correct, my friend.
DeleteEvery thing comes back after a while. Nice thoughts.
ReplyDeleteVery true.
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